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Warren National Park

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Warren National Park showcases the best of the region’s old-growth karri forest.

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Pemberton

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+61 (0)8 9776 1207
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Opening Information

Open every day.

Park Location

15km SW of Pemberton.

Park Activities

Canoeing & kayaking
Bushwalking
Fishing

Park Facilities:

Picnic Table
Entry Station
Toilet
Lookout/Deck

Park Information

Warren National Park is home to some of the State’s most majestic karri trees. The 3,131-hectare park is regarded as a prime example of virgin karri forest.

Forest giants

Karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor) grows up to 90m high, making it the tallest tree in Western Australia and one of the tallest in the world. It grows mainly from Nannup to Manjimup, through Pemberton and Northcliffe to Denmark. Some of these forest giants in Warren National Park are more than 200 years old.

Under the canopy

If you can tear your eyes away from the grandeur of the karri trees, you’ll notice that the undergrowth is just as beautiful. River banksias, peppermints and Warren River cedar line the riverbanks while the pretty red coral vine and white clematis clamber over tree trunks and fallen logs.

Fabulous fungi

The cool, moist environment near the river provides a dazzling display of fungi in the wetter months of the year. Brightly coloured fungi of all shapes and sizes mingle with mosses and lichens on fallen logs and among the leaf litter.

Drive trails

The 12km Heartbreak Trail descends into the Warren River valley, following the river for a while before climbing back up the karri-clad slopes.

This steep track was built by hand to clear a path down to the river for fire fighters and the name reflects the hardship of the job. The rapids of Heartbreak Crossing and the Warren Lookout are great stopping places along the trail. Tune into 88FM for more information on the area while at Warren Lookout.

Please be aware that the Heartbreak Trail is a one-way, gravel road that is very steep in places. It is not suitable for buses or caravans.

Warren National Park is a feature on the Karri Forest Explorer which is an 86km drive trail that shows off the best the karri forest has to offer

Park entry and camping fees apply.

Camping

Camp under the forest canopy at Warren or Draftys campgrounds. 

Getting there

Warren National Park is accessible via the unsealed Old Vasse Road. The Marianne North Tree and the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree are accessible to all vehicles along this road. The Heartbreak Trail is steep and not suitable for caravans or buses.

We recognise and acknowledge South West Boojarah people as the traditional custodians of Warren National Park.

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Reviews

Reviews

ZoeT replied on Tue, 2013-08-20 09:43 Permalink

Pretty national park on a winter's day

By ZoeT on 20/08/2013

We visited Warren National Park on a winter's day when there was intermittent rain and sunshine. Although it was a bit chilly I highly recommend a winter's visit. There were only two other tourists there so we felt we had the entire park to ourselves. The smells of the forest just after rain is just delightful. Although our car ride down Heartbreak Trail was a bit nerve racking with the occassional large puddles of rain we loved the sights from the lookout. It's a lovely spot and conveniently located just a few kms from the townsite of Pemberton. Climb the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree if you are feeling brave!

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Downloads & Resources
PDF icon Warren National Park Visitor guide March 2018 (1MB)
PDF icon Camping in the southern forests -June 2019 (2.15MB)
PDF icon Exploring the Southern Forests and surrounding areas - 2021 (12.75MB)
Warren National Park, Tourism Western Australia
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